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California’s “Outbreak” of Mushroom Poisonings: Can it Happen Here?

By Gary Gilbert In 2025, mushroom foraging made national news after four people died in California and dozens were hospitalized from eating poisonous wild mushrooms identified as Amanita phalloides, commonly known as the “death cap.”  Mushroom poisonings …

Over $6k raised for Lynn and Nahant beaches

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, a non-profit that advocates for clean water and restoring and protecting Boston Harbor, Massachusetts Bay, and the marine environment, hosted their 16th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash. They raised $6,110 for Lynn and …

As caregiving rises in Massachusetts, advocates push for more support

Millions of people now find themselves caring for an aging parent or loved one. And in Massachusetts, many caregivers say they're doing it without the support they desperately need.For Sam Docknovich, becoming a caregiver happened fast- so fast, he …

How Middleboro family saved pest control biz after traumatic accident

March 12, 2026, 5:08 a.m. ET Elisabet Laferriere took over her father's Mosquito Squad franchise in 2014 after he suffered a traumatic brain injury. The business, now Mosquito Squad of Southeastern Massachusetts, has since doubled in size and expanded …

Alaskan Thunderfuck, We Hardly Knew Ye

My courageous struggle to stay high through the marijuana dark ages of the ‘80s and ‘90s. If you’re not listening to vinyl, you’re not listening, period. It’s vinyl or nothing for me. Literally. — Cannabis enthusiast, 1920s Allan H. is a man of a certain …

Healey declares state of emergency for Massachusetts

She also asked residents to stay off the roads. “If you lose power, call 211 to find the closest warming center,” she said. In Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu ordered widespread closures for Monday, including City Hall, Boston Public Schools, municipal buildings …

Massachusetts needs a statewide water plan

New Salem is a small, rural town of around 1,000 people located along the banks of the Quabbin Reservoir, the water source that supplies many Eastern Massachusetts towns through the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Ironically, New Salem struggles …

Truly Lawn expands with 3 Massachusetts acquisitions

Things to do around Pasco: March 12-18

The Last Five Years 7 p.m. March 13. Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave. This award-winning student production earned top honors at the District Thespian Competition and will serve as a showcase performance as the cast prepares for the …

Avoid Putting Your Security Camera in These 8 Problem Spots

Want to keep a close eye on your home when you're not there? Tons of security cameras have advanced features like 4K video and facial recognition, but they're essentially useless if installed incorrectly or in the wrong place. High-tech tools don…

Bourne FinCom Hears Town Meeting Articles

Articles ranging from betterments to annual requests for town services and equipment proposed for Annual Town Meeting were presented to the Finance Committee on Monday, March 9. Pipeline Relocation Project A proposal to relocate the Algonquin Gas …

Inside the Kennedy Compound Featured in ‘Love Story,’ Which Holds 100 Years of Family History

The Kennedy Compound is a three-home estate seated on 6 acres in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.  It appears in Episode 5 of Love Story, as John F. Kennedy Jr. brings then-girlfriend Carolyn Bessette to the compound for a family dinner. The property has …

Trump admin's push to end controversial policy extended by Biden sparks backlash ahead of crucial deadline

Professor Tyler Anbinder joins Will Cain to compare Somali immigration to the Irish wave of the 1800s. Is history repeating itself or is today’s debate fundamentally different? NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A handful of immigrants and …

DPW and Facilities Budgets

            The Marion Finance Committee met on Thursday, March 5 to discuss ongoing preparations for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. This time, they mainly focused on the Department of Public Works and the Facilities Department budgets.             Following …

New law proposed after cats stuck inside condemned Windsor Locks hotel for 2 weeks

It took a four-day effort to catch all the cats in the Bradley Inn, even with trail cameras and traps. WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — After the Bradley Inn in Windsor Locks was condemned earlier this month, five cats were stuck inside without food or water for two …

Private companies struggle through winter salt shortages

HERMON, Maine — Obtaining road salt has been a struggle for private salt providers in Maine. “It was not enjoyable. It was not fun," Ryan McPike, owner of Maine Salt Company, said. "There was an absolute shortage.” McPike received hundreds of …

The snow is gone, but ‘there’s dog poop everywhere.’ These removal services are scooping up the business.

It seems unlikely, however, that public areas will be poop free anytime soon. Boston’s scooping enforcement — criticized as lax in normal times — is exceedingly difficult to enforce weeks after the crime. Get Starting Point A guide through the most …

Cheese the Day: Rosendale Event Celebrates New York’s Artisan Cheese Community

On a February morning when the thermometer reads 12 below zero, the work of dairying doesn’t slow down—it intensifies. “Cows actually do better in the cold,” says farmer and cheesemaker Becky Collins Brooks of Hilltop Farm in Accord. “But in order to keep …

Over 200 People Plunge into Freezing Waters of Constitution Beach for Annual Shamrock Splash

$5,093 raised for Revere Beach programs through Save the Harbor’s annual fundraiser Special to the Journal Over 200 brave souls plunged into the icy waters of Constitution Beach in East Boston for the 16th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash hosted by Save the …

Viking Broadens Synthetic Fluorine Free Foam System Offering with FM Approvals for MEK, Miscella Fuel Hazard Protection

SFFF offering's new FM Approvals allowing for protection of challenging fuels MEK and miscella lands the industry leader in the edible oils industry. CALEDONIA, MI, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Viking announces the …

Sovereign Silver Confirms Full Compliance with Health Canada’s Landmark Carbomer Safety Update

Sovereign Silver’s Benzene-Free Formulations Remain Unaffected and Fully Certified SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sovereign Naturals, maker of the Sovereign Silver brand of natural health products, today …

Preserving Craft Beer History: BeerGuysCarolinas Debuts Massive Archive and HD Label Art Gallery

BeerGuysCarolinas debuts a comprehensive digital museum preserving craft beer history, offering detailed brewing data plus a massive HD label art gallery. ANN ARBOR, MI, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the craft beer industry …

Free Over-the-Air TV’s HDR Upgrades Offer An Enhanced Way to Watch March College Basketball

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As streaming services compete aggressively for live sports rights, another viewing option is quietly evolving in broadcast television. A growing number of U.S. stations are …

Child Safety Network Appoints Don Coram as President of CSN Colorado; Opens Rocky Mountain Office

CSN appoints former Colorado State Senator Don Coram as President of CSN Colorado, names him to the board, and opens Rocky Mountain regional office. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Child Safety Network (CSN), a national …

PrintInvitations Launches New Website for Custom Invitations, Save the Dates, and Printed Event Stationery

PrintInvitations launches a new website that makes it easier to order custom invitations, proofs, paper options, and matching event stationery. SPRINGVILLE, UT, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PrintInvitations has launched …

Loyalty Juggernaut Appoints Stijn Hendrikse as Chief Marketing Officer

T2D3 author and B2B SaaS marketing veteran Stijn Hendrikse joins LJI to lead global brand strategy and accelerate growth for the GRAVTY® platform. PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Loyalty Juggernaut (LJI), a global …

Magnolia TX Real Estate Insights from Carswell Real Estate: Magnolia, TX is a Good Place to Raise a Family

Homes in Magnolia, Texas, continue to stand out as a top choice in Montgomery County for families in 2026 MAGNOLIA, TX, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For families looking to put down roots in a community that offers space, …

Kimono upcycling art 'ikasu' at sequence MIYASHITA PARK, Shibuya (Mar 20–Apr 19)

Meet Japan’s heritage in modern interiors—ikasu’s kimono art appears in a Shibuya lifestyle hotel SETAGAYA-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ikasu, a kimono upcycling initiative operated by bonobo LLC, will present an art …

Dog Fences That Stop Digging and Jumping: Louisiana Fence Experts Explain What Works

Louisiana homeowners are learning how proper fence design can prevent dogs from digging under or jumping over backyard fences. MANDEVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For many homeowners, a backyard fence is meant to provide …

Badger’s Co-CEO Rebecca Hamilton Named to the MO 100 Top Impact CEO List

Hamilton joins other purpose-driven leaders recognized for advancing shared prosperity and positive impact. GILSUM, NH, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rebecca Hamilton, co-CEO of W.S. Badger, has been named to Big Path …

Applications Open for the 2026 Roy Hailey Memorial Education Scholarship for Community Managers

Scholarship provides community association managers with access to professional credentials through Community Associations Institute. FALLS CHURCH, VA, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Foundation for Community Association …

Resource Depot Makes Secondhand Fashionable at Annual REfashion Weekend

Event rescues nearly two tons of clothing, welcomes 215 shoppers, and raises nearly $35,000 for sustainability and education programs WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Resource Depot, a nonprofit creative …

AEP Ohio Default Supply Rate Projected to Rise $37 by June

Natural gas spikes and PJM capacity costs are aligning for two AEP Ohio rate hikes by June. Shop fixed plans now to avoid a $37/month increase. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Possible Back-to-Back Increases …

SLAMZEES® Unveils Fun New 1L Format in Three Signature Flavors, Designed for Shareability and Shelf Impact

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SLAMZEES®, the unapologetically fun, ready-to-drink brand that’s shaking up convenience coolers nationwide, today announced the launch of its new 1-liter large-format bottle. This …

Maverick’s Legacy marks 9 lives saved in memory of infant son lost to choking accident

FDA Authorization of LifeVac Device Brings Hope for Choking Emergencies BRANCHVILLE, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorization of the LifeVac airway clearance device is …

Ecotourism Market Forecast to Surpass USD 333 Billion by 2036

Explore the global Ecotourism market with expert analysis on growth drivers, trends, key insights, and forecast outlook to 2036. ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global Ecotourism Market is experiencing …

ZOME Launches New Chat Feature, Bringing Live Conversation Into Its Spatial Messaging Platform

ZOME Launches New Chat Feature, Bringing Live Conversation Into Its Spatial Messaging Platform LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZOME, the spatial messenger and AR social platform, today announced the launch of its new Chat …

Ageless Living Manhattan Spotlights Concierge Therapist Tania Martell for Her Signature Lymphatic Technique

Ageless Living Manhattan spotlights concierge therapist Tania Martell for her signature lymphatic drainage technique and influence in New York wellness. MANHATTAN, NY, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ageless Living Manhattan, the …

All State Appliance Repair Expands Viking Appliance Repair Availability in San Francisco

Increased scheduling capacity helps reduce wait times for Viking refrigerator, range, oven, and cooktop repairs SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- All State Appliance Repair today announced expanded availability for …